Free or Reduced Cost Training Programs

Open job trainings can be found online or through local career centers. Once you have found a training that interests you, you can contact a job coach or the provider to learn more.

Real Jobs RI Programs are run by partnerships consisting of employers and training providers and are completely free to participants. Approximately 80% of Real Jobs trainees successfully complete training and are placed into related employment.

WIOA Eligible Training Provider Programs (ETPL) are available to eligible underemployed Rhode Islanders at no cost or at a reduced cost. You will need to meet with a Job Coach either online or at a DLT Career Center to determine your eligibility for an Individual Training Account of up to $15,000 to cover the cost of the ETPL program you wish to enroll in.

Commercial Fisherman Apprenticeship Program

Become the next generation of conservation-minded fishermen with the CFAP!

This free, month-long program is the perfect entry point for hard-working, self-motivated individuals interested in a career in Rhode Island's commercial fishing industry.

What you'll learn:

East Farm Commercial Fisheries Center

Point Judith and CFCRI office in Kingston

Community Interpreting Training Program

The CIT course is a nationally recognized Community Interpreter Training course developed by Cross-Cultural Communications (CCC) a training and consulting organization which is based in Columbia, Maryland.

Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island

645 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI 02907

Composites Technology

Composites Technology Program is 6-months in length and is designed to equip students with a fundamental understanding of composites materials (polymer resins and fiber reinforcements), product applications, and widely used molding methods. Students will also become proficient in CAD/CAM technology and receive experience with 2D and 3D tools.

IYRS School of Technology & Trades

449 Thames Street Newport, RI 02840

Cosmetology

Prepares students to secure an entry-level position in a salon or spa. The program includes theory instruction, a hands on workship and practice on live models and school guest in a service area that emulates the salon or salon service environment.

Empire Beauty School

151 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903 & 1276 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Cosmetology

This is an instructional program that provides classroom theory, manicuring, hair straightening, styled haircutting, blow drying, shampooing, permanent waving, shampooing, finger waving, facial massage, scalp treatments, haircutting, facial grooming, sanitation, sterilization and bacteriology, chemical relaxing, and shop management, salesmanship, ethics, courtesy and conduct.

Rob Roy Academy

251 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895

Cosmetology

The cosmetology course is designed to introduce students to the areas of modern haircutting, coloring, hairdressing, esthetics, and manicuring. It meets the state required level to obtain a license from the State. Full Time Program - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Tues-Sat, 3 Day Program - 9:00 am to 7:30 pm Thurs-Sat, Night Program - 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm Mon-Thurs.

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy

1279 Oaklawn Avenue Cranston, RI 02920

Culinary Arts

Culinary trainees will learn to prepare salads, stocks, soups and sauces, fabricate meat cuts, develop knife skills, understand & convert measurements in recipes, identify & use kitchen equipment, prepare basic & exotic ingredients, serve customers in a micro bakery/snack bar business, develop work readiness skills, and work in groups and independently to achieve personal & prof

Genesis Center

620 Potters Avenue Providence, RI 02907

Customer Solutions 2023

This training program equips participants with the essential skills to thrive in entry-level call center and customer service roles within the insurance and investment industries. It covers a comprehensive range of topics, including professionalism, customer service excellence, call center best practices, technology usage, basic investment and insurance fundamentals, and more.

Community College of Rhode Island

This training will occur in a hybrid format (sometimes virtually or McAuley Village).

Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant program is designed to prepare the student with a strong foundation on which to build a successful career as a competent entry-level dental assistant.

Lincoln Technical Institute

622 George Washington Highway Lincoln, RI 02865